Biffo parts ways with Katsina United moves to UK for a refresher course

Head Coach of Katsina United, Abdullahi Usman Biffo has tendered resignation letter from his position as the head Coach of Changi Boys, sports247.ng can report   In his resignation letter on Saturday morning from his base in the UK to sports247.ng says: "I, Abdullahi Usman Biffo wish to inform the management of Katsina United after deep thought and consideration, that I have...

PHOTO: We African Celebrate Toronto Raptors

Congratulations to the Toronto Raptors for winning the 2018/19 NBA Championships. We African, Nigerian and Deltan so proud of our own Masai Ujiri Toronto Raptors President and Founder of Giants of Africa. And other Africa players are not left out, Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka, coach Patrick and the entire team for this wonderful milestone history.

Bet9ja Ekiti Football league: 30 teams qualify for 2nd round

It has been non-stop actions and excitement in the much-followed Bet9ja Ekiti State Football League. The competition that began with 60 teams drawn from across the 16 local government areas of the state is gradually itching close to the peak.     The competition sponsored by Nigeria's foremost betting company, Bet9ja, has continued to confound fans and stakeholders, and what with its...

Eagles look forward to good outing against Teranga Lions

Senegal’s Teranga Lions is Africa’s number one –ranked team, but the Super Eagles are determined to give a good account of themselves when both teams square up in Ismailia on Sunday evening.     Feelers from the camp indicate only a very positive ambience with players and officials thinking of how to bring honour and glory to the nation when the whistle...

International Dream Cup: Future Eagles lose to Japan

Nigeria’s U15 boys on Friday lost their second match of the 2019 International Dream Cup tournament to host nation Japan 1-4 at the Yurtec Stadium in Miyagi.   Following their 3-1 win over Mexico’s U16 on Wednesday, the Future Eagles were confident of a result against the Japanese. But they got a lesson in marksmanship and staying power by the Japanese. Katsushima,...

AITEO CUP MEN’S ROUND OF 64 REMAINING FIXTURES

Rangers Int’l Vs Tornadoes Feeders (Ibadan, 15 June, 4pm) Kebbi United Vs Lobi Stars (Kaduna, 15 June, 4pm) Abia Warriors Vs Heartland Comets (Enugu, 15 June, 4pm) Ambassador FC Vs Yobe Desert Stars (Bauchi, 15 June, 4pm) Rivers United Vs FC Timber Loader (Lafia, 15 June, 4pm) Sokoto United Vs Akwa United (Abuja Goal Project, 15 June, 2pm) Walli Flamingoes Vs Delta Force (Abuja Goal...

AITEO CUP MEN’S ROUND OF 64 RESULTS

Gateway United 1 Almar FC 0 Warri Wolves 2 Doma United 1 Cynosure 2 Mighty Jets 2 (Cynosure win 5-4 after penalties) Yobe Desert Feeders 0 Smart City 1 Osun United 0 Shooting Stars 1 Ekiti United 4 Ebonyi United 0 Spartans 0 Port Harcourt City 1 Kogi United 3 Akure City 3 (Kogi United win 3-0 after penalties) Amanda FC 1 Calabar Rovers 2 FC De-Leo 1...

2019 NBA FINALS – Game 6 Recap by Pawel Weszka

Cameroon’s Pascal Siakam scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Kyle Lowry added 26 points and Kawhi Leonard put up 22, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals to win their first ever NBA Championship. Congolese Serge Ibaka finished with 15 points and 3 rebounds. It is the first...

USA defeats Nigeria in IHF Emerging Nations Tournament in Georgia

Nigeria, on Thursday, lost to the United States of America 38-24 at the IHF Emerging Nation Tournament ongoing in Georgia, sports247.ng can report   The national under 23 male handball team could not consolidate on their win yesterday as they fell like a pack of cards especially in the second half, conceding 23 goals as against the 14 they could manage....

Akinwumi Satisfied With Quality Of The NPFL Playoffs

The First Vice President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Barrister Seyi Akinwumi is satisfied with the quality exhibited by the teams that took part in the NPFL Super Six Playoffs at the Soccer Temple Agege Lagos, sports247.ng can report     In his words "There is no doubt that it's been a very wonderful tournament except for those who are not here....